About Artur Rasizade
Born 1935. Artur Rasizade is a Russian and Azerbaijani politician, engineer and diplomat.
Artur Tahir oghlu Rasizade (; born 26 February 1935) is an Azerbaijani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan from 1996 until 2018 under the authoritarian regimes of Heydar Aliyev and his son Ilham Aliyev. Thomas de Waal writes of Rasizade's tenure that he "had no political influence", "was unknown outside the country" and his "departure barely merited any commentary."
On 20 February 2025, Rasizade was awarded with the Heydar Aliyev Order, the highest order of Azerbaijan.
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Who is Artur Rasizade?
6th Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan
When was Artur Rasizade born?
Artur Rasizade was born on 26 February 1935 in Ganja.
What is Artur Rasizade's occupation?
Artur Rasizade is a politician, engineer and diplomat.
What nationality is Artur Rasizade?
Artur Rasizade is Russian and Azerbaijani.
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